Logan Tharrett demonstrates how a flag is cut in order to be retired.
Oswego Daily News

Scouts, Elks Retire Flags At Fort Ontario

Most people believe the right way to retire an American Flag is to burn it – whole. However, that is not entirely correct. On Saturday, historic Fort Ontario hosted several representatives of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Oswego Lodge #271 as well as a large contingent of Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. They conducted a U.S. flag retirement program outside the entrance of old fort Ontario.

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Oswego Daily News

Flood Assistance Unit Will Be In Mexico June 12

The state’s mobile command vehicle with Department of Financial Services and Department of Environmental Conservation personnel will provide flood assistance information to residents at the state Department of Transportation’s maintenance facility at 5846 Scenic Ave. (Route 3), Mexico on June 12 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Longaberger Company headquarters.
Sandra Scott Travels

Sandra Scott Travels: Who Remembers Longaberger Home Parties?

Remember the days of the Longaberger home parties? I do; however, I never bought one. Ten years ago when John and I were in Ohio, we stopped in Newark to see the World’s Largest Basket. It was actually the corporate headquarters for the Longaberger Company. The building is still there but sadly it is unoccupied and will be auctioned off with the starting bid – if you are interested – equal to the $700,000 tax debt. The building cost $32 million to build in 1997.

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